I've burned a couple dozen fires in my new Clydesdale, and I'm running out of options. With a Rutland thermometer positioned on the top center of the unit, I really haven't been able to get the reading above 200F. I have decent wood that appears to be seasoned. I've tried small splits to get a good bed of coals, but it always seems when I throw the next log on the fire, it doesn't erupt. I've got some flames, but not a ton. When I crack the door of the stove, I get more flames (obviously), but once I shut the door, I'm back to square one.
The stove emits a decent amount of heat when I open it to re-stock, but I've never felt anywhere close to overpowered with the amount of heat coming out. I'm able to reach my hands in without gloves to add or reposition logs. My installer DID NOT install a blocker plater around the pipe at the damper. But, chimney is less than 5 years old and appears to be in good state of repair.
We live in a 5-year old house that's very fuel efficient with new windows. No cold drafts, etc. I'm sitting about 15 feet from the stove now and don't feel any real heat unless I jack up the fan all the way. Possible solutions I haven't tried yet:
1. Thermometer is broke.
2. Wood I'm using is worse than I thought. Go get some kiln-dried wood and fire it up with small pieces of that.
3. Ventilation issues, not getting enough air. Air intake clogged?
I'm open to any other suggestions.
The stove emits a decent amount of heat when I open it to re-stock, but I've never felt anywhere close to overpowered with the amount of heat coming out. I'm able to reach my hands in without gloves to add or reposition logs. My installer DID NOT install a blocker plater around the pipe at the damper. But, chimney is less than 5 years old and appears to be in good state of repair.
We live in a 5-year old house that's very fuel efficient with new windows. No cold drafts, etc. I'm sitting about 15 feet from the stove now and don't feel any real heat unless I jack up the fan all the way. Possible solutions I haven't tried yet:
1. Thermometer is broke.
2. Wood I'm using is worse than I thought. Go get some kiln-dried wood and fire it up with small pieces of that.
3. Ventilation issues, not getting enough air. Air intake clogged?
I'm open to any other suggestions.